Josh Furlong

1 week ago | ksl.com | Josh Furlong

Editor's note: Read the schedule preview of UCLA and Cal Poly in Part 1 here, Wyoming and Texas Tech in Part 2 here, and West Virginia and Arizona State in Part 3 here. SALT LAKE CITY — We'll call this the "rivalry" stretch of the season. And depending on the season Utah has had to this point of the schedule — predictably a 4-2 start would be a reasonable expectation — this two-game stretch could be a gauntlet or an opportunity at redemption.

2 weeks ago | ksl.com | Josh Furlong

SALT LAKE CITY β€” A day after solidifying an entirely rebuilt roster, the Runnin' Utes got their first look at the Big 12 slate for 2025-26 in Alex Jensen's first season as the program's head coach. The Big 12 changed from a 20-game conference slate to an 18-game version that will feature three home-and-home series against conference opponents, including in-state rival BYU, Arizona State and Colorado.

2 weeks ago | ksl.com | Josh Furlong

SALT LAKE CITY β€” As Devon Dampier prepares for his first season as Utah's starting quarterback, the biggest question facing the dual-threat talent is whether he can have similar success in a Power Four conference. That question won't start to be answered until Utah kicks off the season officially on Aug. 30 on the road against UCLA. But a look back at Dampier's performances against "power" competition last season can give a hint at what type of player he can be.

2 weeks ago | ksl.com | Josh Furlong

Editor's note: Read the schedule preview of UCLA and Cal Poly in Part 1 here, and Wyoming and Texas Tech in Part 2 here. SALT LAKE CITY — Is Utah good or is Utah bad? By Week 5 of the season, the Utes will have been tested on the road and at home, with no room for error in what the team hopes to be a bounce-back season. A week after a tough battle with Texas Tech, Utah will return on the road to Morgantown to take on an intriguing West Virginia team before a dance with the (Sun) Devil at home.

3 weeks ago | ksl.com | Josh Furlong

Editor's note: Read the schedule preview of UCLA and Cal Poly in Part 1 here. SALT LAKE CITY — As Utah football goes into Week 3 and 4 of the season — wrapping up the nonconference slate and beginning Big 12 play with a tough opponent — much more will be known about this year's team. It'll still be early enough in the season that not all is lost if there are problems, but enough on tape to reinforce a strong start.